Description
Delight in these colorful and airy Rainbow Sherbet Meringues, a vibrant twist on classic meringue cookies. These light, crisp swirls are perfect for parties and pair beautifully with a scoop of rainbow sherbet for an extra touch of fun and flavor. Made with simple ingredients and gel food coloring, these gluten-free and vegetarian treats bring a festive splash of color to any dessert table.
Ingredients
Scale
Meringue
- 4 large egg whites, at room temperature
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Gel food coloring in pink, orange, and lime green
For Serving (Optional)
- Rainbow sherbet
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking Sheets: Preheat your oven to 200°F (95°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Beat Egg Whites: In a clean, dry mixing bowl, beat the egg whites on medium speed until foamy, then add the cream of tartar and salt. Increase speed to high and gradually add sugar, one tablespoon at a time, continuing to beat until stiff, glossy peaks form.
- Add Vanilla: Beat in the vanilla extract to the meringue mixture for a sweet aroma and flavor.
- Divide and Color: Divide the meringue into three separate bowls. Gently fold gel food coloring—pink, orange, and lime green—into each portion, maintaining the fluffy texture.
- Pipe Meringues: Using a spoon or piping bag, alternate dollops or stripes of each colored meringue into a large piping bag fitted with a star tip. Pipe 1.5-inch swirls onto the prepared baking sheets.
- Bake: Bake the meringues for 1 hour at 200°F (95°C). After baking, turn off the oven and let the meringues cool inside with the door closed for another hour to dry and crisp.
- Store and Serve: Once completely cool, store your meringues in an airtight container. Serve as they are or with small scoops of rainbow sherbet for a refreshing complement.
Notes
- Use gel food coloring for vibrant colors without affecting the meringue’s texture.
- Avoid making meringues on humid days as moisture can prevent them from crisping properly.
- These meringues make a fun and festive treat for parties and special occasions.
- Serve with rainbow sherbet to elevate the colorful presentation and add creamy contrast.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
